"While d5 is the consensus choice, f5 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move aggressively controls e4."
The move f5 signals the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Dutch Variation, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Plans should focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly and develop rapidly.
Structure: The board features a Open Center. With a draw rate of 37%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +1.15.
Also known as: Nimzowitsch-Larsen: Dutch Variation, Larsen's Opening:Dutch Variation, Dutch Variation, Larsen
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